Vegetable protein is an ingredient that can make a wide variety of meat-free dishes. It’s commonly used in vegan and vegetarian foods, and it can give these meals the texture of ground beef or other cooked meat products. It is made from dehydrated soybeans, and it comes in various shapes and sizes, from large chunks […]

The Bifidus Effect is the ability of bifidobacteria to positively affect human gut health and reduce the risk for certain diseases. This effect is attributed to several different mechanisms including immune modulation, pathogen exclusion and production of metabolites and bacteriocins as well as surface associated biopolymers. These mechanisms of probiotic action vary in strain-specific ways

Greens supply vitamins and a host of health-promoting phytochemicals, or plant chemicals, including carotenoids. They’re a top choice for fighting inflammation, which contributes to heart disease, cancer and other conditions. A diet rich in green and yellow vegetables can help prevent macular degeneration, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, protect against urinary tract diseases, improve skin

Recommendation for Altage Omega 3 A number of observational studies and a small number of randomized trials have reported that higher intakes of fish or long-chain (LC) omega-3 fatty acids from dietary supplements reduce the risk for depression, heart disease, arthritis, and macular degeneration. Some evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may also help prevent

Bilberry effect is a term used to describe the effects that eating bilberries or taking bilberry extract has on the body. These berries are packed with powerful antioxidants, and have been shown to provide many health benefits. The phenolic compounds in bilberries help protect against cancer and other diseases, and are believed to reduce the